Sleep is a habit There are certainly enough stressful things right now in our world to keep you awake but, they don’t have to! Every time you tell yourself you can’t sleep, you can’t sleep! It’s not true, everyone sleeps. You may not sleep well, but you definitely CAN sleep. But can you sleep soundly. […]
High self-esteem is essential for success in any endeavor What labels do you use when you talk to yourself? Do you feel like a victim? Do you focus on your mistakes? Where did you get your ideas about yourself? When you answer these questions, you will have an honest assessment of your self-esteem. Self-esteem should […]
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Are there times in your life when you thought you just could not handle one more thing? Or that you just can’t take it anymore? Well, you are not alone. That is a feeling we all get from time to time. And, of course, what did you learn? You can handle anything and everything you […]
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Five Ways to Cut Down on Stress Exercise regularly. Avoid false guilt and worry. Set realistic goals and priorities. Hang loose. Set aside time to relax every day. Avoid overindulging in drugs, food, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. The Five Steps for Stress Reduction. Progressive relaxation starting from your head or toes and mentally relaxing […]
Legalized vaping has no place in our society The older I get the more jaded I become about the role of the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) in protecting the health and wellness of our country. Now the FDA is allowing legalized vaping to infiltrate the lifestyles of millions of young adults. Unscrupulous business opportunists will […]
Meridian Tapping is becoming understood by more and more people Although I’ve written about Meridian Tapping, (also known as Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT) before, I am compelled to revisit it now. A few weeks ago while watching TV, “Jane the Virgin”, to be exact, and Tapping was being used to calm her down and […]
I’m not sure if anyone still goes through the process of writing down resolutions anymore but I’m encouraging it, even if you choose not to keep them. I hope this inspires you to consider mindfully putting a few down on paper. I’m reminded of an old Chinese proverb: “A journey of a thousand miles […]
I am so pleased to hear that the concept of mindfulness has made it to the mainstream public schools. Recently I learned that mindfulness specialists have begun to work with children in the schools. I can only hope that teachers are learning to use these techniques to reduce their own stress and improve their own lives as […]
Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you afraid that you can’t sleep? Have you been grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw and feeling pain in the morning? Are you taking medication to help you sleep? Jaw clenching and teeth grinding are a result of unresolved stress. You can […]
Understand Moods There’re so many different ways to label negative feelings. Each has a different definition and evokes a unique way of experiencing it in the mind and body. Every emotion has a corresponding physical expression that includes, but is not limited to, elevated blood pressure, stomach pain, neck or back pain or even headaches. […]
